SecurityType
RIXML 2.5 Element
Specifies the specific type of security instrument, providing detailed classification beyond asset class and asset type. Examples include stock, convertible, high yield credit, and investment grade credit. Can be attached to Context elements for research classification or Security elements for instrument specification. Supports weighting actions and contains rating/weighting child elements.
Indicates the type of security. Typically used in conjunction with AssetClass and AssetType. Can be attached to a Context element or to a Security element. Example values include stock, convertible, high yield credit, investment grade credit.
Usage
Optional within Security elements and Context elements for detailed security classification. Must specify securityType attribute from enumerated values or PublisherDefined. When using PublisherDefined, must include publisherDefinedValue attribute. Can include optional weightingAction attribute and Rating/Weighting child elements.
Business Context
Provides the most specific level of security classification, essential for precise investment categorization and risk management. Critical for fixed-income research where security type distinctions affect credit analysis, regulatory capital requirements, and portfolio construction constraints.
Where It Fits
Definition
| Type | |
| Namespace | http://www.rixml.org/2017/9/RIXML |
| Min Occurs | 1 |
| Max Occurs | 1 |
Attributes
securityTypeSecurityTypeEnum |
Indicates the security type. requiredSince 2.1 |
publisherDefinedValuestring |
For specifying other IM systems. optionalSince 2.1 |
weightingActionWeightingActionEnum |
Highlights an action taken by the publisher. Indicates that the publisher is changing the weighting of the security type. optionalSince 2.1 |
Example
<SecurityType securityType="Value" />Version History
Unchanged since introduction in RIXML 2.1
Semantic Relationships
Qualifies2 relationships
Asset class works in conjunction with security type to provide comprehensive asset classification
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.56— AssetClass
Asset type works in conjunction with security type to provide comprehensive asset classification
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.56— AssetType
Requires1 relationship
Publisher-defined value is used when security type value is set to PublisherDefined to specify custom security types
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.60— Elements and Attributes